Canadian Heritage · Contribution program
Canada Arts Training Fund
Canada Arts Training Fund
- Total value
- $69.3M
- Agreements
- 118
- Apr 2016 to Apr 2022
- Median agreement
- $140K
- Typical range
- $65K–$490K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 2 agreements ($675K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | $4,620 |
| 2018 | 3 | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 39 | $17.7M |
| 2020 | 31 | $21.1M |
| 2021 | 3 | $6.2M |
| 2022 | 41 | $22.8M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 48 | $36.4M |
| Quebec | 30 | $18.6M |
| Alberta | 13 | $7.8M |
| Manitoba | 5 | $3.6M |
| British Columbia | 16 | $2.6M |
| Nova Scotia | 4 | $211K |
| Nunavut | 2 | $200K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 70 | $39.3M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 48 | $30.1M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Weengushk Film Institute | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $75,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Theatre B.T.W. Inc. | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $70,000 |
| Apr 2022 | The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $310,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Soulpepper Theatre Company | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $65,000 |
| Apr 2022 | School Of The Toronto Dance Theatre (The) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $325,000 |
| Apr 2022 | School Of Contemporary Dancers Inc. (The) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $290,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Sampradaya Dance Academy | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $150,000 |
| Apr 2022 | The Royal Winnipeg Ballet | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $775,000 |
| Apr 2022 | The Royal Conservatory of Music | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $1,760,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Rossini Opera Festival Nova Scotia | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $65,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Remix Project (The) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $65,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Qaggiavuut! Nunavut Performing Arts Centre | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $100,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Out Innerspace Dance Theatre And Film Society | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $45,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Orchestre De La Francophonie Canadienne (Ofc) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $209,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Okanagan Indian Educational Resources Society | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $250,000 |
| Apr 2022 | National Youth Orchestra Association Of Canada | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $800,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Muses: Centre Des Arts De La Scène (Les) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $70,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Mandala Arts And Culture Society | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $45,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Harbourfront Corporation (1990) | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $120,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Friends of Medalta Society | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $65,000 |
| Apr 2022 | École Supérieure De Ballet Du Québec (L') | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $130,000 |
| Apr 2022 | École Nationale De Théâtre Du Canada - National Theatre School Of Canada | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $4,400,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Ecole Nationale De L'humour | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $300,000 |
| Apr 2022 | École nationale de cirque | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 2022 | École De Danse Contemporaine De Montréal | Formation dans les arts/Training in the Arts (2022-2023)Contribution | $255,000 |